PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 01 May 2025 22:06
Britain set for a new trade partnership with EU
Britain and the EU are set to formalise a new strategic partnership to strengthen trade ties and present a united front against Donald Trump's global tariff agenda. A leaked draft declaration, dated 25 April, affirms a…
Thursday, 01 May 2025 22:04
Already over ten thousand migrant Channel crossings this year
Over ten thousand asylum-seekers have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far in 2025 - an increase of 40% compared to the same period in 2024. The rise has intensified political debate over border…
Thursday, 01 May 2025 21:45
Jenkyns clashes with Farage on children with special needs
Reform UK’s Greater Lincolnshire mayoral candidate, Dame Andrea Jenkyns, has publicly distanced herself from comments made by party leader Nigel Farage regarding special educational needs (SEND). Farage recently claimed that many childhood SEND and mental health…
Thursday, 01 May 2025 21:42
Counter-terrorism police investigating Kneecap videos
Counter-terrorist police are investigating videos of Irish-language rap trio Kneecap, recorded at gigs in 2023 and 2024. The videos appear to show band members encouraging violence against British MPs and expressing support for proscribed terror groups…
Thursday, 24 April 2025 21:57
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The Government borrowed £151.9 billion in the year to March, up £20.7 billion from the previous year, raising concerns about the nation’s financial stability. The figures, revealed as Rachel Reeves visits Washington to negotiate a trade…
Thursday, 24 April 2025 21:55
Birmingham bin strike resolution 'in touching distance'?
A resolution to Birmingham’s ongoing bin strike may be near, as the conciliation service Acas is set to join negotiations for the first time. The dispute, led by over 350 members of the Unite union, began…